This week, investigative journalist Beck Klein and news editor Darwin BondGraham walk us through Oaklandside's blockbuster investigation into OPD's runaway overtime spending, a story that has nearly 300,000 readers.

Plus: A councilmember's conflict-of-interest questions, the latest on Ken Houston's controversial encampment policy, students walk out to protest ICE violence, Mayor Lee's strong mayor proposal, and where to watch the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny's halftime show around Oakland.

Stories we cover in this episode:

OPD overtime investigation

• One Oakland police officer made $490,000 in overtime. The city can't find records detailing much of what he did

City Hall

• Councilmember Janani Ramachandran solicited donations from city contractor and lobbyists
• Ken Houston's controversial encampment policy clears state hurdle 
• Mayor Lee's task force recommends "strong mayor" system for Oakland 

Immigration enforcement and protests

• Pastor Jorge Bautista files claim to sue U.S. government for $5 million after being shot by federal agent
• Oakland students walk out to protest ICE violence as part of national day of action 

Community

• Sex trafficking town hall brings together Oakland youth and city leaders 
• Oakland rapper Philip Bank$ gets deeply personal on debut album "East Bay Times"

Food and fun

• Nosh Valentine's Day dining guide for every relationship status 
• Where to watch Super Bowl LX and Bad Bunny's halftime show around Oakland 

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